Argentina opposition seeks to repeal DNU 70/2023 in October session

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The Argentine opposition has called for a special session of the Chamber of Deputies on October 15 to attempt the repeal of Decree of Necessity and Urgency (DNU) 70/2023. The legislative push aims to address several critical issues, including the repeal of the decree, the extension of the disability emergency law, and projects regarding family debt relief.

A central point of contention is Article 154 of the DNU, which removed restrictions on the purchase of rural land by foreigners. Following a Supreme Court ruling that clarified its decision focused on the legal standing of plaintiffs rather than the constitutionality of the article, deputies Miguel Ángel Pichetto and Nicolás Massot filed a precautionary measure to suspend the article's effects. They seek to prevent land acquisitions from becoming permanent rights before the legislature can act.

The planned session is expected to coincide with the 5th Federal University March, as academic unions and rectors plan to demonstrate in Buenos Aires to demand increased university funding. The government is currently attempting to negotiate with allies to prevent a full repeal of the DNU, suggesting that the debate over rural land laws should be handled separately from the broader decree to avoid a total legislative reversal.

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Chamber of Deputies · Javier Milei · Miguel Ángel Pichetto · Nicolás Massot · Supreme Court of Argentina · Union por la Patria

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[● 4 SOURCES] Opposition blocks have scheduled a session for October 15 to attempt to repeal DNU 70/2023. sursantiago.com.ar · www.cadenamaxima.com.ar · redaccionaltagracia.com.ar · www.eleco.com.ar
[● 3 SOURCES] Deputies Miguel Ángel Pichetto and Nicolás Massot filed a precautionary measure to suspend Article 154 of DNU 70/2023. www.eleco.com.ar · www.seprin.info
[● 2 SOURCES] The Supreme Court clarified that its ruling focused on the legal standing of the plaintiffs rather than the constitutionality of Article 154. tn.com.ar · www.seprin.info
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Argentine government aims to separate the debate regarding rural land laws from the broader debate on the repeal of DNU 70/2023. tn.com.ar
[● 2 SOURCES] Opposition groups intend to link the legislative session with the 5th Federal University March. sursantiago.com.ar · redaccionaltagracia.com.ar